Five severed human heads were found hanging from ropes on a beach in southwestern Ecuador Sunday in a gruesome display linked to ongoing gang violence sweeping across the country, according to reports. The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent Read More >
Patriots crush Chargers in Wild Card defensive slugfest, secure first playoff win since 2018
The New England Patriots defended home turf in the Wild Card Round, dominating the Los Angeles Chargers in a 16-3 victory to move on in the NFL Playoffs. New England, winning its first playoff game since their 2018 Super Bowl-winning campaign, will await the victor of the No. 4 Houston Texans and No. 5 Pittsburgh Read More >
Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait display, strips Jan. 6 and impeachment references from accompanying text
The Smithsonian Institution unveiled a new portrait of President Donald Trump last week, while removing most of the accompanying text that referenced his two impeachments and the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The changes at the National Portrait Gallery’s “America’s Presidents” exhibit follow Trump’s accusations that museums are “woke” and biased, along with a White Read More >
Los Angeles wildfire recovery enters second year as frustration and uncertainty linger
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. – One year after two major wildfires tore through opposite sides of Los Angeles County, recovery for thousands of families remains far from complete. The fires started just hours apart and burned for a month, killing 31 people and destroying more than 16,000 buildings across the county. In the Pacific Palisades and nearby Malibu, Read More >
San Antonio ends its abortion travel fund after new state law, legal action
San Antonio has shut down its out-of-state abortion travel fund after a new Texas law that prohibits the use of public funds to cover abortions and a lawsuit from the state challenging the city’s fund. City Council members last year approved $100,000 for its Reproductive Justice Fund to support abortion-related travel, prompting Texas Attorney General Read More >
Rand Paul says Trump’s threat to bomb Iran ‘is not the answer’: Not the ‘job of the American government’
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Sunday spoke out against President Donald Trump’s threats to bomb Iran, warning that such an attack may backfire as the U.S. government monitors the Middle Eastern country’s response to widespread protests. During an appearance on ABC’s “This Week,” Paul said he is unsure that striking Iran “will have the effect Read More >
Seattle PD denies union leader’s allegations that cops were directed to limit drug arrests
Seattle Police Officers Guild president Mike Solan alleged officers were directed not to arrest offenders for open drug use; Chief Shon Barnes said the claim was”absolutely not true”
Va. sheriff’s office revives program to educate seniors on phone, internet scams
The Culpeper Senior Center recently partnered with the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office to relaunch Triad, a national initiative increasing awareness of scams and fraud
BWC: N.Y. officers enter frigid pond to rescue boy who fell through thin ice
Body camera footage from the Suffolk County Police Department shows officers walking into the pond, tossing the boy a life ring before one sergeant went out to retrieve him
Legendary Olympian Michael Phelps sides with Michael Jordan in renewed NBA GOAT debate
The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, renewing the long-running debate over the league’s greatest player. In the past two decades, much of the often spirited discussion has centered on Michael Jordan and four-time league MVP LeBron James. Decorated former U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps suggested the six-time NBA champion Jordan was the clear Read More >